Wroughton Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Drudik Dam Kucera Dam 2058
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Wroughton Dam, located in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, is a privately owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes.
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Summary
Completed in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 17.2 feet with a structural height of 25 feet and a length of 375 feet. It has a storage capacity of 133 acre-feet, serving the local community for irrigation and livestock needs. The dam is regulated by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its low hazard potential, Wroughton Dam has been assessed as in poor condition as of March 2020. The dam's inspection frequency is set at every five years, with the last inspection conducted on March 25, 2020. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unknown. With a drainage area of 0.4 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 1246 cubic feet per second, Wroughton Dam remains a crucial water resource for the surrounding area, emphasizing the need for ongoing maintenance and risk management efforts to ensure its continued effectiveness and safety.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
375 |
Dam Height |
17.2 |
River Or Stream |
TR-OXBOX CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
7 |
Hydraulic Height |
17.2 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
133 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Wroughton Dam